Build Deck Frame and Skirting
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What happens here
Construct the main wooden frame of the covered porch, including the deck joists, support beams, and posts. Use treated lumber for all structural components to ensure durability and resistance to rot and insects. Once the main deck frame is built, install composite skirting around the perimeter. The video uses Decorators Coastal composite boards for this, which are cut to size and screwed into the framing, providing a clean and finished look while protecting the sub-structure.
Goal: Erect the wooden frame for the deck and apply composite skirting.
Tools and materials
- Circular Saw — Cutting lumber and composite boards to size
- Composite Decking Decorators Coastal — Skirting for the deck perimeter, cut to size
- Drill/Driver DeWalt — Screwing composite boards and framing lumber
- Hurricane Clips Simpson Strong-Tie — Reinforcing connections in high-wind areas
- Joist Hangers Simpson Strong-Tie — Connecting joists to beams for structural integrity
- Treated Lumber ProWood — All structural components of the deck frame (joists, beams, posts)
- Deck Screws — Securing composite boards and framing